Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area World Heritage Site

Official name

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area | UNESCO

Country

China | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Songpan County, Sichuan Province
32.7541° Lat, 103.8222° Lon | Map

Code

638

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai (CST, +0800)

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Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 1992. Situated in the north-west of Sichaun Province, the Huanglong valley is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers. In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems can be found, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey.